Scones and Doughns
Hello there! We are Dani and XakWe love afternoon tea, coffee, and treats
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Crafty New Year: Goals I’ll Actually Complete in 2025
When I read Marie Kondo’s book, “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up” 10 years ago, I thought holy crap I’m going to finally achieve the clean and pristine house…
Tea Room Review: Afternoon Tea at Elixir Tea House in Sarasota, Florida
We visited Elixir Tea House in Sarasota for afternoon tea featuring salmon and caviar sandwiches, fruit tarts, and some of the best tea we’ve ever had.
Making Martha Stewart’s Pumpkin and Chocolate Gobs (Whoopie Pies)
After watching a Pennsylvania Dutch themed Martha Bakes episode, we made pumpkin and chocolate gobs (or whoopie pies) for our Thanksgiving dessert.
Our Italian Inspired One Year Anniversary Tea Party
We celebrated our one year wedding anniversary with an Italian inspired tea party featuring bomboloni, capicola picante sandwiches, and arancini rice balls.
Tea Room Review: Afternoon Tea at Prince Tea House in New York (Koreatown)
We visited Prince Tea House in Koreatown, New York for a three course afternoon tea featuring huge scones in a modern setting.
Tea Room Review: Afternoon Tea at Cafe Renaissance in Vienna, Virginia
We visited Cafe Renaissance in Vienna, Virginia for a private afternoon tea event featuring filet mignon sandwiches and baklava.
Coffee Shop Review: Goosecup in Leesburg, Virginia
We visited Goosecup in Leesburg, Virginia, right off the W&OD Trail, for weekend coffee and tasty pastries.
Tea Room Review: Afternoon Tea at Tea and Sympathy in New York
We visited the well known New York City based tea room, Tea and Sympathy, for English afternoon tea featuring scones and custard.